Aviva completes Direct Line Group purchase

The boards of both insurers announced the deal on 23 December 2024 and completed the deal on 2 July 2025

In conflict: US-Iran and Israel

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East involving the United States, Iran, Israel and others represents one of the most volatile and geopolitically significant flashpoints in the world today. With...

French air traffic strike grounds flights for 30,000 travellers

The strike is disrupting summer travel across Europe, renewing calls for EU action to limit the impact of domestic disputes

Majority of UK business travellers say employers fall short on safety

According to a new Opinium survey, 69% of respondents said they would turn down a business trip if they did not feel their safety and wellbeing were being prioritised

Qantas confirms cyberattack exposing customer data

The airline says a cybercriminal accessed a third-party platform used by one of its call centres, exposing personal details of millions of customers

Bupa issues apology and faces court over misleading health insurance conduct

Bupa is facing Federal Court action in Australia after the ACCC alleged the insurer misled thousands of customers about their health insurance benefits